Budget 1080p Monitor Review: Sceptre E248W-19203R

Because of its VA (Vertical Alignment) screen, the Sceptre E248W-19203R boasts a high static contrast ratio of 3,000:1, which is excellent for gaming. It as a result produces intensely dark, inky blacks that are more immersive to watch, especially in low-light environments.

Moreover, although it has a maximum brightness of 250 nits, which is low by today’s standards for LED-backlit monitors, it is sufficient for use in normal lighting conditions.

If you have an excessively bright room or wish to place the monitor close to a window that does not have blinds or curtains, the screen may not be able to successfully minimise glare on the screen.

The Sceptre E248W-19203R has a reaction time of 1ms, which is not particularly quick. It is almost on par with the top TN-based displays in terms of performance.

The display has an average gamma of 2.2, which is suitable for most applications and should result in a reasonable degree of colour fidelity for the majority of users. An internal scaler is also included in the screen, which can be used to change the gamma of the monitor from its default setting of 2.2 to 2.4 or even 2.6. This might be beneficial if you have multiple graphics cards (and hence various graphics settings) for different games or apps.

 

Image Spectacularity

Sceptre’s E248W-19203R display features a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is an excellent resolution for a monitor in this price range. It features a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is the industry standard for high-definition televisions and desktop displays nowadays.

The screen is illuminated by an LED backlight, which produces extremely deep blacks and brilliant whites. However, with its original resolution of 1920 x 1080, it does not have a high contrast ratio, which implies that the monitor should be used in a gloomy area in order to achieve the best potential image quality.

The pictures displayed on the Sceptre E248W-19203R display offer excellent clarity and colour accuracy for an IPS panel with a 1ms reaction time, which is exceptional for an IPS screen. The colours are vibrant and striking, yet they are not oversaturated or gaudy in any manner. The calibrated grayscale performance appeared decent as well, and it was constant throughout all shades of grey (from 0 to 100), even dark shades (where they should seem correct the majority of the time).

While the Sceptre E248W-19203R has a good viewing angle, it is not very sharp when seen off-center by more than 45 degrees from dead centre. However, most colours keep their fidelity to each other when viewed off-center by more than 45 degrees from dead centre (0 degrees). Color changes do occur when you move out from the centre of the screen at broader angles, however they are more noticeable than they should be owing to the poor native contrast ratio of the display.

 

Performance

The Sceptre E248W-19203R has a reaction time of 1ms, which is good for an IPS panel with a response time of 1ms. The panel’s colour accuracy is excellent. Although it is not the quickest panel available on the market, it is still quite fast for an LCD display of this size.

The Sceptre E248W-19203R does not have any game-enhancing technologies such as FreeSync or G-Sync, which are intended to improve the performance of a monitor when used for gaming. With an input latency rating of only 30msec, it should be able to keep up with the majority of video games and movies, though.

Features

The Sceptre E248W-19203R provides a good variety of features for a monitor at this price point, especially considering its size. It includes a built-in USB hub that lets users to attach up to four extra devices to the computer. Additionally, the display offers two HDMI connectors, one DisplayPort port, and one VGA port. The monitor also comes with three pre-programmed picture modes (Standard, Movie, and User), each of which may be used to fine-tune the image quality of the display.

A three-year limited warranty is also included with the Sceptre E248W-19203R. Essentially, this implies that you will be covered for 3 years from the date of purchase against faults in the screen, backlight, and/or circuits.

Design and connectivity are important considerations.

The Sceptre E248W-19203R features a narrow bezel and an extremely slim profile, making it a good choice for small spaces. It has a very clean, modern look, with the monitor itself being encased by a complete metal frame around the perimeter. The stand is similarly composed of metal, and it has three adjustment options: tilt, swivel, and height adjustment. Screen tilting is possible up to 4 degrees forward or backwards; this level of tilting is very normal for monitors in this price range.

The Sceptre E248W-19203R also features built-in speakers, which give adequate sound quality, but can get distorted at maximum volume levels if played at these settings for an extended length of time at high volumes.

Overall, the Sceptre E248W-19203R has the appearance and feel of a high-end display that has been built with high-quality materials. It is also rather affordable. However, the monitor’s appearance is not what you are paying for because it performs admirably in other areas such as colour accuracy and reaction time, which are important considerations.

Monitors with a similar price and features

At the time of writing, merchants such as Amazon.com and Newegg.com had the Sceptre E248W-19203R on sale for roughly $130. However, while it is not the cheapest monitor available on the market, it is also not the most costly one. It boasts reasonable performance for a low-cost IPS panel, and it has a number of features that are not often available in displays with similar price tags.

The Sceptre E248W-19203R has higher performance than other displays in its price range, making it one of the finest alternatives available right now if you are on a tight budget. Alternatively, if you’re searching for something a little more complex or with greater performance, we recommend looking at our list of display choices.

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Specifications

Screen Dimensions: 24 inches

IPS (Intelligent Panel System)

Supported resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (SXGA)

Supported Refresh Rates: 60Hz, 75Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz, 200Hz, or 240Hz 60Hz, 75Hz, 100Hz 120Hz 144Hz 165Hz 200Hz 240Hz (DVI only)

GTG Response Time: 4 milliseconds (gray to gray) GTG: typical (GHZ) / 2ms GTG: typical (Gray to Gray) / 1ms G2G: typical (Gray to Gray) 1ms G2G Response Time in Quiescent Mode Response Time Is Generally Accepted Colors that can be displayed: 16.7 million colours Overdrive is capable of supporting a wide range of display colours.

16.7 million colours are available as an option. Screen Modes: Standard, Game Mode(s), Movie Mode(s), ECO Mode(s), Photo Mode(s), Night View Mode(s), Reading Mode, and a variety of others (s) Connectivity Ports/Interfaces Input/Output HDMI/DisplayPort Three HDMI 1.4a (HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 compliant) inputs; two MHL 2.0 with audio support; one S/PDIF digital audio in; one DVI-D Dual Link; one D-Sub VGA input; three USB 3.0 downstream ports; four USB 2.0 downstream ports; and four USB 2.0 upstream ports. Output: Three HDMI 1.4a (HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 compliant) inputs; two MHL 2.0 with audio support; one S/PDIF digital audio in;

 one Audio Line In – Headphone Out – Microphone In – Earphone Out are the connections available. Characteristics in general Controlling the brightness

Conclusion

The Sceptre E248W-19203R is a good monitor for everyday usage and gaming, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It is available in two sizes. When watching videos, it offers an IPS display with excellent viewing angles and a rapid reaction time, which allows for seamless motion throughout playing.

Its LED backlight produces deep blacks and dazzling whites (albeit not to the same extent as more costly versions), and its grayscale performance is generally satisfactory. The image quality is also sufficient for usage in rooms with moderate lighting without causing too much difficulty.

In the event that you choose to upgrade from your existing screen, this would be one of the better alternatives available at this price range, and it should offer you with adequate image quality in all scenarios, with the exception of really dark settings (which are best avoided).

A decent mid-range monitor for individuals who do not demand the highest possible image quality from their home theatre display, the Sceptre E248W-19203R is a nice choice.

It provides high image quality as well as reasonable viewing angles, which should be more than suitable for the vast majority of customers’ needs. Although it has certain advantages, it also has some disadvantages, such as a poor contrast ratio and the absence of any features geared to boost gaming performance. As a whole, though, this is a fine monitor for anyone looking to get the most out of their purchasing dollar.